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Visual Impact Assessment Griffith Energy Storage Project sensitivity to the visual changes in the area.This KOP also provides a typical view for the occupants of the residences north of West Patterson Pass Road. Considering the frequent viewing by local residents,viewers would have a moderate sensitivity to the visual changes on the Project site. 4.6.4 Key Observation Point 4 KOP 4 is located near 1-580,approximately 1 mile northeast of the Project site.This KOP depicts views oriented southwest toward the Project site.As shown in Figure 9,the existing landscape setting is characterized by agricultural land with gently rolling to hilly terrain. Existing structural features include fencing,transmission towers and lines, utility poles and lines,and wind turbines.Vegetation includes grasses.The dominant color for the landscape is tan while the structures are gray,white, brown,and green.The vegetation consists of irregularly shaped,organic forms of grasses.The linear and horizontal lines associated with the structures are visible from this viewpoint.This KOP provides a typical view for drivers traveling along 1-580, likely traveling at a high rate of speed.Considering the short duration of viewing,viewers would have a low viewer sensitivity to the visual changes in the area.This KOP also provides a typical view for the occupants of the residence near this KOP. Considering the frequent viewing by local residents,viewers would have a moderate sensitivity to the visual changes on the Project site. 4.6.5 Key Observation Point 5 KOP 5 is located on the Tesla Substation frontage road,approximately 0.65 mile west of the Project site.This KOP depicts views oriented east toward the Project site.As shown in Figure 10,the existing landscape setting is characterized by agricultural land with hilly terrain. Existing structural features include fencing,transmission towers and lines,and utility poles and lines.Vegetation includes grasses and ruderal vegetation. Dominant colors for the landscape are tans and greens while the structures are gray and brown.The vegetation consists of irregular organic forms: grasses are continuous with irregularly shaped ruderal vegetation.The linear and horizontal lines associated with the structures are visible and prominent from this viewpoint.This KOP provides a typical view for drivers traveling along this frontage road. Considering the short duration of viewing,viewers would have a low viewer sensitivity to the visual changes in the area.This KOP also provides a typical view for the occupants of the residence south of this KOP at the end of the frontage road. Considering the frequent viewing by local residents,viewers would have a moderate sensitivity to the visual changes on the Project site. 4.6.6 Key Observation Point 6 KOP 6 is located off Hansen Road near 1-205,approximately 3.1 miles northeast of the Project site.This KOP depicts views oriented southwest toward the Project site.This KOP is located on the western boundary of the city of Tracy.As shown in Figure 11,the existing landscape setting is characterized by agricultural land and industrial development with flat terrain and hilly terrain in the background. Existing structural features include 1-205, highway signage,fencing, industrial buildings, utility poles and lines,transmission towers and lines,and wind turbines.Vegetation includes grasses, ruderal vegetation,and a few stands of trees. Dominant colors for the landscape are green and tan while the structures are gray,white,and brown.The vegetation consists of irregular organic forms: grasses are continuous with irregularly shaped ruderal vegetation and trees.The linear and horizontal lines OTETRA TECH 28 August 2023